Ozarks Technical Community College is situated in Springfield, Missouri. OTC was established on April 3, 1990. The main campus is set on 40 acres of land. Apart from its central campus, the college offers degree programs at 3 education centers:
Students are offered certificate, associate of applied science and associate of arts degrees. The college also provides other shorter programs. Ozarks Technical Community College has nearly 10,000 students enrolled in various courses. The college has more than 400 full-time employees.
Students attend Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Ozarks Technical Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media and liberal arts.
Applicants to Ozarks Technical Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 9,381 students at the school (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
General Phone: (417) 447-7500
Admissions Phone: (417) 447-6906
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 447-6938
http://www.otc.edu
Ozarks Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 491 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 91 | business management, MIS, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 65 | industrial tech, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech, HVAC tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, instrumentation tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 62 | dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Media | 41 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 34 | medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 31 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer networking, systems analyst |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | child care provider |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 21 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | fire-fighting |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | turf management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Ozarks Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 888 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 16 |
In 2005, Ozarks Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 9,381 students (6,253 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 97% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (417) 447-6906
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Ozarks Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3083000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (417) 447-6938
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 67 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $61,732 | 13 | $52,761 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $61,732 | 13 | $52,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 61 | $42,979 | 51 | $41,187 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $42,979 | 51 | $41,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ozarks Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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